Volume 2 - Issue 4, July - August 2026

The rapid expansion of digital communication technologies has fundamentally transformed social interaction while simultaneously creating new avenues for abuse, intimidation, and harassment. Cyberbullying and online harassment have emerged as serious sociolegal concerns in India, particularly affecting women, children, and vulnerable communities. These forms of abuse range from cyberstalking, trolling, doxxing, identity theft, revenge pornography, and defamatory communications to coordinated digital intimidation campaigns. Despite the growing prevalence of cyber abuse, India lacks a dedicated statutory framework specifically addressing cyberbullying. Instead, legal remedies are dispersed across the Information Technology Act, 2000, the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita/Indian Penal Code, the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, intermediary guidelines, and constitutional protections. This paper critically examines the legal architecture governing cyberbullying in India, analyses judicial responses, evaluates enforcement challenges, and identifies significant legislative gaps. Through doctrinal analysis, case law evaluation, and comparative legal perspectives, the paper argues that India’s fragmented legal system inadequately addresses the multidimensional harms caused by cyberbullying. The paper concludes by proposing comprehensive legislative reforms, specialized enforcement mechanisms, and policy interventions to establish an effective victim-centric framework.

Edgar Rajdayal Allan,"Cyberbullying and Online Harassment: Legal Remedies in India" International Journal of Advanced Multidisciplinary Research and Educational Development, V2(4): Page(83-86) July - August 2026. ISSN: 3107-6513. www.ijamred.com. Published by Scientific and Academic Research Publishing.